Compared to Caucasian women, African-American women are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer at a younger age and at a later stage, and have more aggressive features associated with poor prognosis. However, the reasons for these differences remain unknown. To address these issues, The Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ) is expanding its current research efforts as part of a new consortium of four studies in African-American women. The Women's Circle of Health Study, based at CINJ and led by epidemiologist Elisa Bandera, MD, PhD, will receive $1.6 million in funding over the next five years to continue recruiting women and to expand the target area from seven central and northern New Jersey counties to nine.Read more

The return of a delectable signature item to Panera Bread® bakery-café locations during the month of October will help CINJ tackle a disease that affects one in nearly eight U.S. women -- breast cancer. To mark National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, participating Panera Bread bakery-café locations once again will offer their Pink Ribbon Bagel. Proceeds from the local sale of this unique treat will benefit the CINJ Foundation for the fifth year in a row. For every Pink Ribbon Bagel sold in the 37 Panera Bread locations in northern and central New Jersey, 10 cents will come back to CINJ for breast cancer research and patient education programs. Also throughout the month of October at participating bakery-cafés, one dollar from each Power of Pink Baker's Dozen of bagels sold will be donated to support CINJ. Over the past four years, more than $28,000 has been raised for CINJ through the effort.Read more